Culinary R&D Associate

About Us

Abe's Vegan Muffins is the #1 best-selling brand of school-friendly and vegan baked goods in the U.S. The real Abe was born with a serious food allergy to peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, dairy, soy, and sesame. So his dad and uncle (our company founders) set out to make a line of delicious muffins, cakes, and brownies that all kids (and parents!) can enjoy together.

Abe’s sister brand, Pearl River Pastry, is a leading all-natural dessert manufacturer of cheesecakes, mousse, carrot cake, flourless cakes and more! Our products are distributed to retail and food establishments nationwide.

Position Overview

The Culinary R&D Associate will support recipe development, testing, and concept execution for both brands. This includes helping develop and refine new products, conducting kitchen and production trials, evaluating ingredients and formulations, documenting test results, and adjusting recipes based on taste, texture, appearance, quality, and production requirements. The role will work closely with the culinary, operations, and production teams to help bring new product ideas from concept through testing and ultimately into production. The ideal candidate will have a background in baking and pastry.

Key Responsibilities

· Scaling & mixing provided recipes with precision

· Document critical notes within the testing process

· Maintain R&D kitchen space

· Maintain accurate recipes, formulations, test results, and product specifications.

· Help identify and resolve issues with recipes, ingredients, or production processes when products aren't performing as expected.

· Organize samples, conduct comparative testing, document findings, and communicate recommendations to the broader team.

· Occasionally assist with troubleshooting or testing on the production floor when new or modified products are being introduced.

Qualifications

· Self-driven, yet adaptable

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Degree in culinary arts, pastry arts, or a related field

· Ability to read, develop, and test recipes with basic math for portions and adjustments

· Excellent organizational skills when it comes to recipe testing and data gathering.

· At least 1 year of experience in a pastry or baking kitchen

· Knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles

· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Physical Requirements

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Pay: The pay range for this position is $50,000-$60,000. Abe's Vegan Muffins takes into consideration a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by New York State or federal law.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000